Page 7 - SAMENA Trends - July-September 2024

SAMENA COUNCIL ADVOCACY SAMENA TRENDS

Gigabit Infrastructure

SAMENA ACCELERATOR on 10 Gigabit Digital Infrastructure Development in
the GCC and Central Asia: An Imperative in Regional Advancement

aim is to continue the dialogue and
experience exchange regarding
the “10Giga” concept voiced in
2023. Given new policies on digital
development and emergence of
technologies, especially Artificial
Intelligence, it is imperative to
inspire Fiber growth in Central
Asia mirroring the progress made
in the GCC. We need to enhance
10Giga transition, while adopting
speedier deployment methods and
addressing issues in landlocked
countries. It is crucial to advance
the Digital Economies of the ME &
CA region, as a whole.”
SAMENA (South Asia-Middle East-North Middle East and Central Asia.
Africa) Telecommunications’ SAMENA SAMENA Council observes that the
ACCELERATOR on 10 Gigabit digital SAMENA Council recognizes that with region, particularly, and neighboring
infrastructure will be held on October 17th at advancements in fifth-generation fixed regions, generally, need to come at
the One & Only Mirage in Dubai, UAE. networks, and integration of AI and par with more digitally advanced
emerging technologies, Gigabit networks economies. However, to achieve
In collaboration with its valued member, can significantly accelerate digital economic this, drastic steps are necessary to
Huawei Technologies, the Council will organize development, fulfil ambitious national ICT further broadband development and
the 2024 edition of its SAMENA ACCELERATOR visions, and drive industrial and societal IPv6 transformation. Moving
to continue the dialogue initialized in the transformation, particularly in the GCC towards “gigabit” infrastructure is
2023 edition of the 10 Gigabit ACCELERATOR, markets, where there is a need to enhance an essential element in such steps.
which established a compelling case for ultra- broadband speeds and accelerate optical- Technology advancements and
broadband or “10Giga” network development fiber coverage. Policy-centric and technology- capabilities, such as pre-connection,
by utilizing advancements in Fiber and IPv6 centric discussions will spotlight 10 Gigabit FTTR, 10G-PON, OTN for digital hub,
innovations. The 2024 edition will delve into network development (10Giga), Artificial converged bearer network ranging
deepening consensus on accelerating 10 Intelligence (AI), and Fixed 5G-Advanced from 100G to 800G are readily
Giga network development and exploring (F5G-A). available. Moreover, with rising
future-oriented broadband infrastructure interest in Artificial Intelligence and
upgrades, enhancing user experiences, "SAMENA Council's partnership with Huawei its use in analyzing optical-fiber,
enabling digitalization of various industries, is a strategic step towards fostering digital service quality, performance
and, as an ultimate goal, accelerating the innovation in the region," said Bocar BA, CEO assessment, bandwidth capacity
development of the digital economy in the & Board Member of SAMENA Council. “Our management, and optimization of
Policy-centric and technology-centric discussions will network resources, it is important to
understand effective utilization and
spotlight 10 Gigabit network development (10Giga), Artifi- implications of allied technologies
cial Intelligence (AI), and Fixed 5G-Advanced (F5G-A) on regional broadband development.

7 JULY-SEPTEMBER 2024